Typhoid Vaccine
About Typhoid Vaccine
Typhoid Vaccine belongs to a class of medication called immunizing agents used to prevent typhoid fever. Typhoid is a severe bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi that spreads quickly through contaminated water and food. The symptoms of typhoid fever include weakness, high fever, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea, poor appetite, or constipation.
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Typhoid Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, unusual weakness, fever, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Typhoid Vaccine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Typhoid Vaccine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have hemophilia (a disorder in which blood does not clot easily) or HIV infection, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult a doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Typhoid Vaccine is not recommended for children below two years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Typhoid Vaccine may cause tiredness. Avoid drinking alcohol with Typhoid Vaccine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine.
Uses of Typhoid Vaccine
Medicinal Benefits
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps to develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Typhoid Vaccine
- Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
- Muscle pain
- Unusual weakness
- Fever
- Tiredness
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Typhoid: It is a serious bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi that spreads easily through contaminated water and food. It is contagious and may spread through direct contact with an infected person. The symptoms may appear after 1 or 2 weeks of infection. The symptoms of typhoid fever include weakness, high fever, stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea, poor appetite or constipation. Treatment includes antibiotics. However, typhoid can be prevented by taking a vaccine.
FAQs
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps to develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Typhoid Vaccine protection lasts for 3 years after which a booster dose may be essential for further protection against typhoid fever. However, discuss with a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
You may take Typhoid Vaccine with tetanus vaccine if they are administered in different parts of the body and not mixed in the same syringe. However, Typhoid Vaccine is given by a doctor or nurse.
You are not recommended to take Typhoid Vaccine with cyclosporine as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine. However, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine with other medicines.
Typhoid Vaccine is essential for people who may travel to places where there is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever.
